Re: Dandies in the Group?

LOL! Let me answer this with a resounding, "Yes!" A dandy in both fragrance and dress.

Fragrance for every occasion and mood, and an outfit to go with each of them.

A pocket square and a boutonniere, a tie bar or jewellery. It's all in the mix and makes each day an adventure.

And as many a dandy was wont to do, throwing care for other's opinions out the door.

You will find many dandies here, even if they don't admit it to themselves.

Last edited by Primrose; 31st October 2012 at 04:36 AM.

"...put on clothes that are well-scented with incense. Even if you’re somewhere where no one special will see you, you still feel a heady sense of pleasure inside." Things that make your heart beat fast (translated by Meredith McKinney), Sei Shonagon. The Pillow Book.

"The sunset is deeper and longer. The scent of the jasmine is stronger." Miracles. Pet Shop Boys

Re: Dandies in the Group?

We have a few dandies here! I'm perhaps less of a dandy than a dandy aficionado! I love the dandy spirit - and I tend to think that dandies are far more substantial and deep than most people give them credit for.

Re: Dandies in the Group?

For a special event, I will strive for the dandy look -- that is what makes the event so special. Then, I will use a pocket square (which I like in a pouchy style rather than a Don Draper sharp edge... a more bohemian look for me).
For the workday, I strive for "natty" which I see as a low-key version of dandy. I particularly like colourful socks. And I also like a little jacket collar pin, either of my school or a whimsical one.

Re: Dandies in the Group?

So far, I did wear either of the two, yet not both at the same time, on certain special occasions.
I quite often wear a pin in combination with a scarf/ascot, apart from my more regular accessories (watch, fragrance etc.).

Re: Dandies in the Group?

It is my understanding that the buttonhole is making a comeback, or the jacket collar pin. Ditto for the boutonniere in the form of a carnation or gardenia. This is more geared to weddings, but it shows some choices for boutonnieres.

"...put on clothes that are well-scented with incense. Even if you’re somewhere where no one special will see you, you still feel a heady sense of pleasure inside." Things that make your heart beat fast (translated by Meredith McKinney), Sei Shonagon. The Pillow Book.

"The sunset is deeper and longer. The scent of the jasmine is stronger." Miracles. Pet Shop Boys

Re: Dandies in the Group?

"...put on clothes that are well-scented with incense. Even if you’re somewhere where no one special will see you, you still feel a heady sense of pleasure inside." Things that make your heart beat fast (translated by Meredith McKinney), Sei Shonagon. The Pillow Book.

"The sunset is deeper and longer. The scent of the jasmine is stronger." Miracles. Pet Shop Boys

Re: Dandies in the Group?

Yes to dandyism! The dandy often finds a way to add an interesting twist or accent to whatever he wears. But what would a dandy add to a pair of swimming trunks?

A statement divers watch. Classic Rolex Oyster?

How about a means of showing off his tattoos?

"...put on clothes that are well-scented with incense. Even if you’re somewhere where no one special will see you, you still feel a heady sense of pleasure inside." Things that make your heart beat fast (translated by Meredith McKinney), Sei Shonagon. The Pillow Book.

"The sunset is deeper and longer. The scent of the jasmine is stronger." Miracles. Pet Shop Boys